2023 is set to be yet another significant year for the electric car, with more and more luxury models showing up. More and more of us will be considering making the switch to electric – but which cars might make the most appealing potential purchases?

Advantages of electric cars

What is it about the electric car that’s persuading the entire industry to go through this radical transformation?

For one thing, electric cars are cleaner. They don’t emit any fumes at the point of use, which means no pollution in city centres and highways. They’re also more efficient, which means that even if the energy is being generated using dirty means, they end up emitting less carbon overall.

Electric cars also have fewer moving parts, which means that they’re less likely to fail. This means that we’ll ultimately end up paying less for our electric car insurance.

They offer superior performance, with startling acceleration from a standing start. What’s more, the technology still has plenty of potential left to explore. Over the last few decades, we’ve seen huge improvements in cost and energy density in batteries. If these trends continue, the electric car will certainly leave the alternatives in the dust.

What are the best luxury cars for 2023?

Let’s take a look at a few of the best electric cars upcoming.

Mercedes EQS

As you might expect, this prestigious German manufacturer has brought all of its engineering expertise to bear on the challenge presented by disruptors like Tesla. The interior is incredibly plush, too, with leather and wood in abundance.

Audi e-Tron GT

Similarly, the Audi e-Tron has earned the respect of many plaudits. A panel of more than a hundred motoring journalists voted the car as the best electric offering for the year. A hybrid version of the car also entered into the Dakar Rally – which is one of the most hostile racing environments on the planet. While it didn’t actually win, the fact that it kept pace at the first attempt bodes well not only for Audi, but for electric racing in general. If you’d like a piece of this action, then you might opt for an e-Tron in your garage.

Jaguar I-Pace

This is an all-electric SUV that’s been described by the company’s higher-ups as the most important Jaguar since the famous E-Type. The dimensions are a little different, because there’s no massive internal combustion engine to accommodate. The I-Pace is leading the way in the growing electric SUV market, handling like a sports car in spite of its considerable bulk.

BMW i7 xDrive60

This new BMW continues the trend for bulky, almost Bentley-esque dimensions. There’s some sophisticated technology behind the brutish exterior, with a massive touchscreen unfolding across the dashboard, and other classy touches of the kind you might expect from BMW.